
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Player of the Month – Kenny Smith – Altoona Midway High School
By Angela Brunk As senior Kenny Smith enters his final year at Altoona Midway High School, he’s embracing his leadership role on the basketball team.

St. James Academy’s Emmitt Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Emmitt Peters, a senior combo shooting guard / point guard for St. James Academy, enters his final year for the Thunder

Chase County’s Madelyn Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Madelyn Wilson, senior center for the Chase County Bulldogs, has already compiled an impressive sports resume, but adding to her accomplishments

Chanute’s Averee Hicks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Dey-Leigh Umbarger By Angela Brunk As she enters her senior year at Chanute High School, Averee Hicks is determined to make her final

Caney Valley’s Alexyus Theiss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Sherri Montgomery By Angela Brunk As a junior at Caney Valley High School, Alexyus Theiss is stepping into the new basketball season with

Erie’s Kylie Hodgden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Jennifer Han By Angela Brunk As she enters her senior year, Kylie Hodgden is stepping onto the court with confidence, experience, and a

Campus’ Jada Arneson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Jada Arneson, a junior at Campus High School, is a dedicated cross country runner with big goals and a bigger heart. As

Derby’s Ryleigh Kelley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Photo by Sophia Rogers By Angela Brunk Ryleigh Kelley, a senior at Derby High School, is a dedicated member of the varsity cross country team

Derby’s Brianna Bruce – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Geraldine Orchard By Angela Brunk As a senior at Derby High School, Brianna Bruce is making her final cross country season one to

Week 8 Football Power Rankings – Presented by Visit Wichita
Wichita Large School (Class 6A, 5A, 4A) Others: Andover Central, Bishop Carroll, Maize South, Rose Hill, Wichita East, Wichita Southeast Wichita Small (Class 3A, 2A,

Emporia’s Molly Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk Molly Williams, a senior at Emporia High School, is the definition of a dedicated student-athlete. Balancing two sports, both volleyball and softball.

Emporia’s Alivia Barrett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Emporia High School, Alivia Barrett has built a reputation as a strong leader, talented athlete, and dedicated student.












